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A play about illegal immigrants in the US tries to humanise the immigration reform debate. Show more

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Presented by Julian Worricker with Mike Carlson in London and Rachel Harvey in Beijing.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Presented by Julian Worricker with Mike Carlson in London and Rachel Harvey in Beijing.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Presented by Julian Worricker with Mike Carlson in London and Rachel Harvey in Beijing.

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How can the giant stone currency of the island of Yap help us understand bitcoin and the world of virtual currencies? Justin Rowlatt and guests discuss what they've got to offer. Show more

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Are military metaphors such as 'battling' always appropriate when it comes to dealing with cancer? Andrew Graystone explores the language used to describe cancer. Show more

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A special tribute to Dorris Lessing who became the oldest winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 2007. Show more

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Two years after the Welsh national football manager, Gary Speed took his own life, his father Roger talks about whether enough is being done now to help vulnerable athletes. Show more

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Time on our own has had a bad press. It’s certainly becoming more common in many parts of the globe, but how far can or should we pursue solitude? Mike Williams explains. Show more

Professor Terry Speed explains how statistics plays an important role in pioneering cancer research. Show more

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Changing tradition: from Vietnamese youth to Indian saris, the Lagos music scene, Jersey's apple butter, the Danish language, songs of the Saami in Norway and art destroyed in WW2 Show more

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Management consultant Joe Pine explains how his theory of mass customisation developed and why many businesses still have a lot to learn about what their customers really want. Show more

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Latvia supermarket investigation; Philippines corruption; and looted art heir

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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New era for astronomy; Satellite maps marks forest loss; Giant particle accelerators help improve fuel efficiency; The demise of men? Show more

Yemenis rally in solidarity with Huda and Arafat, a young couple arrested by the authorities. Show more

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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

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How can the giant stone currency of the island of Yap help us understand bitcoin and the world of virtual currencies? Justin Rowlatt and guests discuss what they've got to offer. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

It is not the legacy of colonialism that keeps Africa poor, but its dictatorships. George Ayittey argues that Africa is poor because it is not free. Show more

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The man who shot JFK - by two people who knew him in the USSR; the Jonestown mass suicide; the death of Ken Saro Wiwa; plus Doctor Who's grand-daughter. Show more

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Countries crawl towards 2015 climate deal; Dr Who at 50; Protests against Venezuelan President’s Special Powers

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Could Hong Kong reinvent itself as Asia's new creative hub? Discussion at the iconic Hong Kong Fringe Club with Phillip Kim, Ivy Ho, Danielle Huthart and Liz Ho. Show more

Professor Terry Speed explains how statistics plays an important role in pioneering cancer research. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

Time on our own has had a bad press. It’s certainly becoming more common in many parts of the globe, but how far can or should we pursue solitude? Mike Williams explains. Show more

How did the media in Sri Lanka react to David Cameron's outspoken visit? Show more

Presented by Julian Worricker with guests Sunder Katwala and Celia Szusterman in London.

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

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Did religion influence the invention of zero and the number system we all use today? Alex Bellos explores links between spiritual thought and mathematics in early Indian history. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Changing tradition: from Vietnamese youth to Indian saris, the Lagos music scene, Jersey's apple butter, the Danish language, songs of the Saami in Norway and art destroyed in WW2 Show more

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

A play about illegal immigrants in the US tries to humanise the immigration reform debate. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The man who shot JFK - by two people who knew him in the USSR; the Jonestown mass suicide; the death of Ken Saro Wiwa; plus Doctor Who's grand-daughter. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

How can the giant stone currency of the island of Yap help us understand bitcoin and the world of virtual currencies? Justin Rowlatt and guests discuss what they've got to offer. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

3D printing looks set to revolutionise manufacturing but is it democratising at the expense of expertise? Does 3D printing really facilitate high quality bespoke productions? Show more

Yemenis rally in solidarity with Huda and Arafat, a young couple arrested by the authorities. Show more